CRI Welcomes Angel Scott to Shreveport Office
Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) announced the addition of Angel Scott to their Shreveport, Louisiana office as Business Development Executive. A lifelong resident of the area, Scott brings more than 30 years of sales, service, and community engagement experience, marking a significant career transition after 24 years in the employment industry.
Scott stepped into her new role with CRI in late 2024. With a deep-rooted understanding of the Shreveport business landscape, she is positioned to enhance client relationships and further expand CRI’s presence in the local market.
Willis Knighton First in Region to Use Cutting-Edge Cardiac Assessment Technology
Willis Knighton Cancer Center has become the first in the region to incorporate the innovative MRI-based platform MyoStrain to identify cancer patients at risk of cardiotoxicity from cancer treatments. Cancer therapies, while lifesaving, can pose risks to cardiovascular health, the damage seen years after survivors have completed treatment.
MyoStrain is a rapid and accurate cardiac software used to detect, manage and monitor patient heart health. The ultrafast MRI technique assesses myocardial dysfunction in the left and right ventricles of the heart in about 10 minutes without use of contrast or need for the patient to hold their breath. It is able to detect subtle changes in cardiac performance often before symptoms begin.
“Early detection allows us to take early action, possibly reversing the process before the damage becomes permanent,” says Lane R. Rosen, MD, radiation oncologist and medical director of radiation oncology at Willis Knighton Health. Doctors at the cancer center collaborate with Kathryn A. Gayle, MD, advanced cardiac imaging cardiologist at Willis Knighton, to tailor treatment plans to minimize risks and then proactively monitor the heart throughout a patient’s treatment. This helps them ensure the best possible outcome.
“As one of the first radiation oncology departments in the United States to incorporate MyoStrain, we focus is on helping patients thrive long after cancer treatment is completed,” Dr. Rosen says.
Shreveport’s Dr Phillip Rozeman named Co-Chair of Leaders for a Better Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Leaders for a Better Louisiana announced that Dr. Phillip Rozeman of Shreveport will serve as Co-Chair of the organization’s first board, serving with Dr. Heather Poole of Alexandria. This follows the news released on Wednesday, January 15th that two historic statewide advocacy organizations have merged, Council for A Better Louisiana (CABL) and the Committee of 100 for Economic Development (C100).
A stalwart of community service, Phillip Rozeman was the previously the Vice Chair and chair-elect for C100. Heather Poole served previously as the chair of CABL. Their unified leadership in 2025 will steer the impact of the newly-merged organization and the leadership of its Board of Directors in its momentous first year.
“We are fortunate to have two distinguished and wise co-chairs to help lead the first year of our newly merged organization,” said Adam Knapp, CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana. “By serving together, one from each group, they will help ensure a smooth transition and push toward greater impact. We are also fortunate that our full board continues to be regionally representative and diverse, covering the whole state.”
Dr. Phillip Rozeman – previously the Vice Chair and chair-elect of the Committee of 100 for Economic Development (C100) and former board member of CABL – is the founding physician of Willis-Knighton Cardiology, with nearly four decades of practice in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine. Honored with the Robert B. Hamm Award for Distinguished Public Service by CABL and as the second recipient of the John Miciotto Lifetime Healthcare Achievement Award by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, he has been active in leadership roles in healthcare, business and education. He has served as Chief of Staff and member of the board of trustees at Willis-Knighton Health System and is the past chairman of the Northwest Louisiana Medical Society. He has also been named Business Leader of the Year by both Greater Shreveport and Minden Chambers of Commerce and been inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. Phillip has received the service awards from the Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana Association of Educators, and United Way, among many others. He is cofounder of the Alliance for Education, Education’s Next Horizon, three charter school boards including the Magnolia School of Excellence and board member of Louisiana Policy Institute of Children. Dr. Rozeman is happily married to Alma Pineda Rozeman for more than 40 years and has three children and four grandchildren.
Share Your Leaderboard Moments
BIZ Magazine, a leading business publication in Northwest Louisiana, is encouraging local businesses to share their successes through its ‘Leaderboard’ feature. This platform highlights notable achievements such as new hires, promotions, awards, and company milestones, aiming to celebrate and promote positive developments within the regional business community.
Submissions to the Leaderboard are shared with business leaders across Northwest Louisiana through the BIZ Daily Report and may also appear in the print edition when applicable. The magazine strives to process and post submissions within three business days, ensuring timely dissemination of news. All entries are subject to approval and may be edited for clarity.
Businesses interested in featuring their accomplishments can submit their news through the Leaderboard Submission page on the BIZ Magazine website. This initiative reflects BIZ Magazine’s commitment to fostering a connected and informed business community in Northwest Louisiana.